Robotic Breakthrough: Boxing Your Online Order
Facing more pressure to speed orders more quickly to customers, a rising number of companies are using high-tech robots in their manufacturing process. The Wall Street Journal's Brian Baskin talks how this shakes up the e-commerce and traditional retail industries.
5m Jul 25, 2017
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PayPal, J.P. Morgan Deal Shakes Up Mobile Payment Game
J.P. Morgan Chase and PayPal, two of the highest-profile companies providing mobile wallets in the U.S., will now be partners as well as competitors under terms of a new deal. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Rudegeair has the latest.
5m Jul 24, 2017
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Lyft Shifts Gears With New Driverless-Car Division
As Lyft announces plans to launch its own driver-less car division, the Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger talks where this leaves the always competitive self driving car race.
5m Jul 24, 2017
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Lyft Shifts Gears With New Driverless-Car Division
As Lyft announces plans to launch its own driver-less car division, the Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger talks where this leaves the always competitive self driving car race.
5m Jul 24, 2017
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Elon Musk Tweets New York-to-D.C. Hyperloop Tease
With billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk tweeting that he got "verbal" government approval for his ambitious New York-to-D.C. Hyperloop project, the Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins explains why he may have raised more questions than he answered.
5m Jul 21, 2017
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Can Samsung's Bixby Take on Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa?
With a new talking sidekick arriving on millions of Samsung Galaxy S8 phones this week, the Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler breaks down what makes chatting with Bixby different from Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.
7m Jul 21, 2017
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Do Twitter's Rules Apply to Trump's Tweets?
With President Donald Trump's tweets raising questions about a violation of Twitter's rules, the Wall Street Journal's Georgia Wells talk how the the social network's anti-harassment campaign forces the company to confront tricky questions about how it applies standards.
6m Jul 20, 2017
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Google Tries Again With Glass Headset
Google is relaunching Glass, its head-worn computer, by targeting corporate customers and dubbing the device, "Glass Enterprise Edition." The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details.
5m Jul 20, 2017
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The Rise of the Retail Robots
Amid increasing pressure from Amazon, Wal-Mart and other large retailers are turning to technology to do workers' rote tasks. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Nassauer has the latest.
5m Jul 19, 2017
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The Best Way to Back Up Photos on Your iPhone
Is your smartphone constantly telling you there's no more storage? Michael Hsu, Gear & Gadgets editor for The Wall Street Journal's Off Duty section, breaks down three free and paid ways to easily copy your photos and videos to the cloud before safely deleting them.
5m Jul 19, 2017
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Netflix Soars Thanks to Big Subscriber Gains
Netflix blew through its subscriber-growth estimate, proving that big bets on original programming and international expansion are paying off. The Wall Street Journal's Austen Hufford has the latest.
5m Jul 18, 2017
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Will Apple Test Mass Market With New iPhone Design?
As rumors circulate that Apple's new iPhone will arrive late -- and at a much higher price, the Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher talks whether the tech giant can keep its appeal with the mass market as it scrambles to get the device done.
6m Jul 18, 2017
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Elon Musk Pushes to Regulate AI's 'Existential Threat'
Elon Musk warned a gathering of U.S. governors about several worst-case scenarios for AI, saying that the technology "is the biggest risk that we face as a civilization." The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has the latest.
6m Jul 17, 2017
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Visa's Big Push to Go Digital
The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses Visa's offer to small businesses to upgrade payment technology and stop taking cash, as well as its broader effort to steer us away from using paper money.
7m Jul 17, 2017
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Too Many Robocalls? FCC Offers New Hope
With hits running at a rate of more than 2.5 billion a month, technology advances continue to make robocalls cheap and easy to place. The Wall Street Journal's John D. McKinnon talks the FCC's latest move to curb these unwanted calls.
5m Jul 14, 2017
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Self-Driving Car Makers' Roadblock? Digital Mapping
The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins talks how restrictions on digital mapping by overseas firms in China present hurdles to non-Chinese vehicle and tech companies.
7m Jul 14, 2017
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Hi-Tech Airport Screening: Hope for Faster Security Lines?
Two different airport-screening changes-one high-tech, one very low-show promise at speeding up security lines and improving accuracy at finding weapons. The Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney has the latest.
8m Jul 13, 2017
8m
Tovala: The Oven Reinventing TV Dinners
The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler talks the new Tovala meal kit, which aims to reinvent the TV dinner by shipping meals to your home that are ready to cook in a special steam oven.
7m Jul 13, 2017
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Google's Academic Influence Campaign: Paying Professors
Reporter Jack Nicas discusses the Wall Street Journal's report about Google's little-known program that harnesses the brain power of university researchers to help sway opinion and public policy.
8m Jul 12, 2017
8m
Microsoft's Tries TV 'White Space' to Close Digital Divide
The Wall Street Journal's Jay Greene talks how Microsoft is pushing for "TV white-space technology," and why it may be the key to solving the digital divide between U.S. cities and rural areas.
6m Jul 12, 2017
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Tesla Amps Up Service Ahead of Model 3 Roll Out
As Tesla readies for its first mass-market car, it's tripling its capacity to repair vehicles with new service centers and hundreds of maintenance vans. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins has the details surrounding its crucial strategy ahead of the Model 3 launch.
7m Jul 11, 2017
7m
Apple's iTunes Falls Short in Battle for Video
As Apple's iTunes Store continues to struggle for music listeners, it's losing the battle for video viewers as well. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks talks how Apple aims to take on the rising competition.
7m Jul 11, 2017
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The Key to Future ATMs? Your Smartphone.
As more big banks roll out ATM machines accessible via smartphones, the Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos talks the new use of biometric data, and the complexities of managing millions of customers' personal information.
8m Jul 10, 2017
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Apple Bets Big on Cutting Edge Privacy Tech
As companies like Apple experiment with technology aimed understanding users without invading their privacy, the Wall Street Journal's Robert McMillan explains how "differential privacy" tech gives companies a new way to analyze sensitive data.
7m Jul 10, 2017
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Pokémon Go: Where Augmented-Reality Stands a Year Later
A year after 'Pokémon Go,' where are the augmented-reality hits? The Wall Street Journal's Sarah E. Needleman talks what's next for AR as app makers continue to experiment with the nascent technology.
5m Jul 07, 2017
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Apple's iOS 11: Will iPad Get More Useful-or Confusing?
With Apple's new iOS 11 software update, what will an iPad be good for -- and when are you still better off with a laptop? The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler breaks it down.
7m Jul 07, 2017
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Amazon and Dish Network: A Match Made in Heaven?
The Wall Street Journal's Shalini Ramachandran talks how a tie-up with Amazon could help the Dish Network break into the wireless business and why a merging of the two companies makes sense down the road.
5m Jul 06, 2017
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Tech's Future Gets Schooled on Diversity by Stanford
As tech companies grapple with accusations of unfair treatment of women and minorities, Stanford University's Graduate School of Business is trying to help would-be entrepreneurs create more conscientious companies. The Wall Street Journal's Kelsey Gee has the details.
6m Jul 06, 2017
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Volvo Goes All in on Electric
In the face of competition from Tesla, Volvo has announced that new models from 2019 will be either fully electric or a hybrid. The Wall Street Journal's William Boston talks how abandoning conventional car engines is poised to shake up the auto industry.
6m Jul 05, 2017
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Space Race: Can White House Policy Restore U.S. Leadership?
With president Donald Trump signing an executive order to reinstate the National Space Council, the Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor talks whether the organization of new space programs can restore America's legacy of leadership in orbit.
6m Jul 05, 2017
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Tesla's Sales Rise Ahead of Model 3 Sedan Production
With Tesla reporting second quarter global sales growth of 53% amid Elon Musk's tight timeline for Model 3 production, the Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins discusses whether it's on track to become mainstream player in the car industry.
5m Jul 04, 2017
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Google Vs. EU: Can Its Business Strategy Prevail?
With regulators calling Google's search engine a monopoly for the first time ever, the Wall Street Journal's Jack Nicas talks the new threat Google's business strategy faces from the European Union.
6m Jul 03, 2017
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Tesla Tease: Musk Talks Model 3 Timing
With Tesla CEO Elon Musk teasing on his Twitter account that an announcement about the timing of the coming Model 3 sedan will come on Sunday, the Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins talks how enthusiasm helped push the company's shares to record highs.
5m Jun 30, 2017
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Amazon: Too Big for Nike to Ignore
For years, Nike was one of the biggest holdouts against Amazon, refusing to sell items on the website. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens explains how shifting trends have changed things and what it means for the future of e-commerce.
5m Jun 30, 2017
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Why Silicon Valley Won't Wait to Boost Minimum Wage
The Wall Street Journal's Alejandro Lazo discusses why Silicon Valley is leading the charge to boost minimum wage, and how cities in the wealthy region are enacting laws to increase base pay.
6m Jun 29, 2017
6m
The 10th Anniversary iPhone: Is Apple in Over Its Head?
With Apple pulling out all the stops for its next roll out, the Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle talks the tech giant's big, new challenges ahead of the iPhone's 10th birthday.
5m Jun 29, 2017
5m
Amazon's Echo Show: The Official Review
The Wall Street Journal's Geoffrey Fowler reviews the Echo Show, Amazon's first Alexa-powered speaker with a touch screen and built-in camera, and explains why it may still need some work before it's a welcome addition to most homes.
8m Jun 28, 2017
8m
How Online Apps Like Tinder Made Dating (More) Awkward
Thanks to the growing number of online dating services, the economic dynamics of online dating have seen a shift in trends. The Wall Street Journal's Khadeeja Safdar breaks it down.
5m Jun 28, 2017
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Is Google's EU Fine a Small Price to Pay for Scale?
Heard on the Street's Dan Gallagher talks why Google's record-breaking fine from the European Union highlights how the tech industry continues to benefit from its size -- despite the risks of constant scrutiny.
6m Jun 27, 2017
6m
Why Your iPhone Won't be a Phone in Ten Years
As the iPhone marks the 10th anniversary of its first sale this week, the Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims talks about what Apple has in store for the next ten years.
7m Jun 27, 2017
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Facebook Goes Hollywood With New Programs This Summer
The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman discusses how Facebook is working with Hollywood studios and agencies to produce TV-quality shows -- with an eye toward launching original programming as soon as late this summer.
6m Jun 26, 2017
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Lyft: Gaining From Uber's Loss?
The Wall Street Journal's Cat Zakrzewski talks what Lyft aims to gain from Uber's recent stumbles, and the new opportunities it has to advance as a competitor.
5m Jun 26, 2017
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Tesla: One Step Closer to a Car Factory in China?
Tesla has confirmed that it's exploring with government officials in Shanghai the possibility of opening a facility to build electric vehicles for the Chinese market. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins talks what this means for the U.S.'s most valuable automaker.
5m Jun 23, 2017
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Will Ousting of Uber's CEO Impact Silicon Valley Culture?
The resignation of Uber's CEO has some investors and entrepreneurs saying it will prompt a reassessment of placing ambitious expansion targets ahead of principles. The Wall Street Journal's Rolfe Winkler has more.
7m Jun 23, 2017
7m
Facebook's New Vision? To Bring the World Closer Together
Mark Zuckerberg announced a brand new mission statement at a Facebook event in Chicago this week. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman talks how his new focus will aim to "bring the world closer together."
6m Jun 22, 2017
6m
Does Virtual Reality Need to Get Real?
With high-end VR lacking a customer base large enough for game publishers to commit big development dollars, virtual reality may not break out of its niche without some must-have games. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher breaks it down.
7m Jun 22, 2017
7m
Who Could Replace Travis Kalanick as Uber's CEO?
Travis Kalanick's abrupt resignation as CEO leaves Uber searching for a leader to run the world's most valuable startup. The Wall Street Journal's Joann S. Lublin talks how this "once-in-a-generation opportunity" is also fraught with risk.
6m Jun 21, 2017
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The Big Prize in Amazon-Whole Foods Deal? Data
If its deal goes through, Amazon can join its online expertise with Whole Foods' in-store knowledge to gather key information about how consumers shop. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details.
6m Jun 21, 2017
6m
Why Your Next Car Could Be a Living Room on Wheels
As auto makers look to the driverless future, the Wall Street Journal's Chester Dawson discusses the emerging innovation in automotive interiors and how the inside of our cars may soon see a new transformation.
7m Jun 20, 2017
7m
Amazon and Whole Foods Unite Maverick CEOs. What Now?
Amazon's planned $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods unites two maverick businessmen who will now have to blend very distinct approaches to make the deal a success. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details.
6m Jun 20, 2017
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